Time to introduce the NEW 964
12-03-2008, 02:33 PM
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Funnily enough it has now become one of my favourite shows (and I HATE TV!)
Glad you and your kids are okay. Stories like this restore some faith in the human race. Nice guy the fireman. The new car looks fantastic. I too, generally dont like chrome but I love those type of wheels on a 964 and the chrome looks good too.
Enjoy the car in good health and thank goodness no one was seriously hurt. Hope they dump the jaggoff in jail who hit you.
Enjoy the car in good health and thank goodness no one was seriously hurt. Hope they dump the jaggoff in jail who hit you.
With regard to the wheels on your new baby, IIRC they are forged and of the same basic design as the CS alloys that came as standard on the '88 944 Turbo S/SE and optioned on the 928. Very light yet strong. They were also options on the early 964 and I have a poster and brochure of a 964 with those very wheels, though they have the annodised finnish. I think in the Optional Extras catalogues they are refered to as Winter wheels; though I don't know why. I will have too see if I can find the pictures and brochures in my heap of Porsche stuff.
Anyhow, you now have wheels that are lighter/stronger than cups, therefore your car is more sporty
Anyhow, you now have wheels that are lighter/stronger than cups, therefore your car is more sporty
In fact I really appreciate the info alone as I had wondered whether they were a factory option or not. I presumed they were and obviously hoped they were too.
Colin -- thanks I agree entirely!
Christer -- thanks mate! But don't even suggest I take this car on the beach!
Jaime -- behave!
Lonnie -- thanks for PM! Please let me in on your secret and I'll be sure to have a sparkling tailpipe in no time (why does that sound so dubious?)
12-03-2008, 02:50 PM
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Howard...
Haven't had time to read all this yet (Rob just pointed me at it), but thank God you're all okay.
Your one simple act of kindness, several years ago, made such a difference to Paula and I - I hope that one day I will have the opportunity to repay it. But not just yet, if you don't mind. I'm happy to wait a while...
Haven't had time to read all this yet (Rob just pointed me at it), but thank God you're all okay.
Your one simple act of kindness, several years ago, made such a difference to Paula and I - I hope that one day I will have the opportunity to repay it. But not just yet, if you don't mind. I'm happy to wait a while...
12-03-2008, 03:12 PM
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Polishing w/ common hand tools. (Taking the tip off the car makes this much easier/accomodating.)
And I *definitely* wanna see some more 3/4 tail shots once polishing gets tackled. The eyeball-reward to effort ratio can't be overstated. (you'll see...)
12-03-2008, 03:13 PM
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Howard...
Haven't had time to read all this yet (Rob just pointed me at it), but thank God you're all okay.
Your one simple act of kindness, several years ago, made such a difference to Paula and I - I hope that one day I will have the opportunity to repay it. But not just yet, if you don't mind. I'm happy to wait a while...
Haven't had time to read all this yet (Rob just pointed me at it), but thank God you're all okay.
Your one simple act of kindness, several years ago, made such a difference to Paula and I - I hope that one day I will have the opportunity to repay it. But not just yet, if you don't mind. I'm happy to wait a while...
12-03-2008, 03:15 PM
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(-- Good luck with That!)
Polishing w/ common hand tools. (Taking the tip off the car makes this much easier/accomodating.)
And I *definitely* wanna see some more 3/4 tail shots once polishing gets tackled. The eyeball-reward to effort ratio can't be overstated. (you'll see...)
12-03-2008, 03:20 PM
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What's this fireman's name? (for if someone were to send an unsolicited email, say...)
Edit: ...yeah, 'Vanos -- I guess you're right.
[SNL's E.Litela: "never mind"].
Edit: ...yeah, 'Vanos -- I guess you're right.
[SNL's E.Litela: "never mind"].
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12-03-2008, 04:23 PM
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Terrific story and very inspirational. Good people doing good things can make a huge difference. Please pass on my admiration to the fire commander. He's a good man. Best of luck with your new ride. Enjoy the miles. I'm sure you will.
12-03-2008, 05:26 PM
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Firstly, sorry to hear of your accident, and I am very glad you and your family are safe.
What a great story.
It's clear that your guardian angel is a porsche enthusiast !!
I hope you get the opportunity to stop by the fire house now and again to show him what great care you are taking take of the car, and also for you to 'pay it forward'.
Cheers
Phil
What a great story.
It's clear that your guardian angel is a porsche enthusiast !!
I hope you get the opportunity to stop by the fire house now and again to show him what great care you are taking take of the car, and also for you to 'pay it forward'.
Cheers
Phil
12-03-2008, 05:43 PM
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A bad story turns out great- first of all thank god you and your kids are OK. Second of all, think of the positive lessons you kids learned (or any of us reading this story for that matter)- not that you would want them to learn something like this in this fashion, but they learned about how there is good in this world. Additionally, that car you have now has very special meaning and sentimental value to your kids. No it's not the racer the 5-speed C4 coupe was, but heck it's a convertible - the kids must love it with the top down! Something tells me you will get a racer coupe someday soon, and will be a two 964 family. Given the chain of events I would have purchased that car like you, tip and all.
I thought the same thing about the rims, except my first thoughts were early chrome hubcap 911, but of course the rims also remind me of the 356 cab now that people mention it.
Good luck and glad you and the family are OK!
-Andrew
I thought the same thing about the rims, except my first thoughts were early chrome hubcap 911, but of course the rims also remind me of the 356 cab now that people mention it.
Good luck and glad you and the family are OK!
-Andrew
12-03-2008, 07:50 PM
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Glad everyone is ok. And WOW, what an amazing story! I was rivited reading it just now. (been out of town all week) Enjoy the new cab, it looks truly wonderful.
( I wish I could take my car for a drive right now.... )
Bill
( I wish I could take my car for a drive right now.... )
Bill
12-04-2008, 04:08 AM
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